complacent
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"No-one's complacent, no-one's perfect, we never stop learning - that's what we do in life," he said.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Breeden, who is also the Bank's head of financial stability, declined to say when she expected markets to fall or by how much, but pointed to a number of factors that markets seemed complacent about.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
While equities have remained supported, the strength in defensive assets points to a market far from complacent, underscoring the importance of watching intermarket signals for clues on what comes next.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
Investors seem complacent about the long-term risks to markets and the economy from here, according to several professional investors who spoke with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
We huddle together, complacent as cattle, stamping our feet to stay warm.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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